A bank that’s viewed by its customers as small business experts will develop and maintain excellent relationships with those customers. And one of the best ways to do this is by providing them with a Small Business Resource Center....

Aside from records and taxes, an accountant can – and should – become a trusted advisors. They haven’t spent all that time learning about financial systems for nothing, so they can become a valuable mentor...

It's always a good idea for small business owners to have their taxes done by their accountant, but it's also worth explaining to them the basics of how they can save money - for example, through depreciation....